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W. L. BAKER

FUNERAL HOME

Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home

241 W. Main St.

Lebanon, Tennessee

W. BAKER Obituary

BAKER, Bro. W. L.Age 105 of Lebanon. August 3, 2013. William Lewis Baker was born August 3, 1908, in New Middleton, TN, to Pleas and Dora Allison Baker. A native of Smith County, at the age of 12, he moved with his family including brothers, Horace and Earl, to Lebanon. After graduating from Lebanon High School, he earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cumberland University in 1930. He then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX for one year before transferring to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he earned a TH. B. Degree in 1932. He was married to Bonnie L. Anderson of Liberty, TN in 1932 who died December 13, 1952. His second marriage was to Olive Pearle Stark in 1954 who died July 23, 1982. He also was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and their spouses; and son in law, Malcolm Sloan. Bro. Baker began his ministry in 1932 at two small country churches near Springfield: Hopewell Baptist in Mt. Pleasant and Springfield Chapel on Sunday nights. From there he was called to First Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN for six and a half years. His third pastorate was at First Baptist Church in Donelson, TN from 1949-1973. From 1964-71, he served the Southern Baptist Convention in the following areas: Executive Board 1964-70; Historical Commission 1965-70; Trustee of Belmont College 1965-71; Board of Managers for TN Children's Home, Franklin, TN; Trustee of the Relief & Annuity Board, S.B.C., Dallas, TX. One of his fondest memories was delivering the "Sermon on the Mount" from memory, at Baird Chapel, Cumberland College in October 1975. Since retiring in 1973, Bro. Baker continued to minister by serving 27 churches as Interim Pastor, the last being Calvary Baptist Church on Sparta Pike, Lebanon. He is survived by his "DAUGHTER" Ann Baker Sloan of Lebanon; four grandchildren, Bill Sloan of Lebanon; Malcolm Sloan Jr. of Hermitage; David (Gena) Sloan of Mt. Juliet; and Sharon Sloan (Victor) Jeffreys of Mount Hope, AL; 6 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. His remains rest at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, where funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, with Bro. Joe Johnson, Bro. Russ Stephens, and Bro. Donald Owens officiating. Interment Salem Cemetery, Liberty, TN. Visitation Monday, 1-8 p.m. and Tuesday after 9 a.m. LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, (615)444-2142. www.ligonbobo.com.

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for W. BAKER

15 Entries

barry woody

June 6, 2025

Sure do miss Bro Baker he sure blessed my family

Bill Jewell

July 29, 2021

One of the best memories I have of Brother Baker is my ordination as a deacon at Saulsberry Baptist. This was thirty to forty years ago. Two chairs were placed at the front of the church facing a large crowd. Several pastors and deacons where invited to ask questions to me and the other candidate. Someone asked us what about women preaching in the church. I started my answer by saying churches would have to close the doors without women. They support the church in many ways. Brother Baker ended the question by stating if a woman had the call to preach that I got she would preach. No more questions on that subject.

Married by Brother Baker in 1964 and still going strong.

Bob Hipps

August 13, 2013

Brother Baker was one of the greatest men I have known. God Bless him and his family.

Anita Flatt

August 6, 2013

Bro. Baker was a wonderful man. He officiated at my wedding in 1974. My sympathies are with his family for their loss.

Carolyn Crook

August 5, 2013

Sorry for your loss!

Betty Seabourn

August 5, 2013

He was like no other. He reached his home with the Lord. I am thankful to have known him.

Jack and Joyce Worrill

August 4, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts and love are with you, precious Ann, Bubbba, Bill, David and Gena,and Sharon and Victor. May His peace and grace abound toward each of you. Sister and Jack

Bill Jewell

August 4, 2013

Brother Baker and my father were very good friends. I've listened to them talk about The Lord many times. Brother Baker is a servant of God. "Well done thy good and faithful servant".

Tina Bennett

August 4, 2013

Brother Baker was the sweetest person. I will never forget him baptizeing me. The heating system on the pool was out & I had to stand on a milk crate. He knew I was afraid of water & he was so patient. Rest in peace you will truely be missed.

August 4, 2013

Bro. Baker is now at rest with the Lord and family who were awaiting his arrival.
My condolences and prayers are with you, Ann, and the rest of the family.
Sincerely,
Margie Foster

Margaret & Marvin Baker-Taylor

August 4, 2013

Cousin Willie was a true man of God. I loved talking with him and seeing the beautiful smile on his little face. He is home with God now and visiting so many love ones. Will be missed and thanks for being in my life. Love you

Paulette Fulghum

August 4, 2013

Brother Barker, was a true man of
God. He touched the lives of so many people in his ministry.

August 4, 2013

Cousin Willie was one of the sweetest and God loving men I know. He lived a wonderful life serving others and preached so many of my love one's funerals. He will be missed by all the Baker Family. I know he's having a glorious day in heaven! Love You, Emily Baker McCormick

Joe Cathey

August 4, 2013

He was a man of small statue, but a giant in preaching God's word. He brought me to salvation when I was 10. Funny how you never forget when one is Baptized no matter how old you are. May you rest in peace Brother Baker ....

Chris Eads

August 4, 2013

He baptized me and was my first pastor. He will be Missed , but Never forgotten

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